Alumni

Fanni Pfeningberger | MS Fin & Tech 20 | Financial Markets Advisory, BlackRock, Hungary

January 16, 2021

The year was full of challenges, especially as I was doing the two programs simultaneously, which required the development of new skills and challenged me in several areas.

Vladimir Yankov | MA Econ 05 | Sr. Economist, Federal Reserve Board, USA

January 16, 2021

"CEU immerses you in a vibrant academic environment that prepares you to become a citizen of the world. The combination of world-class mentors and amazingly smart, compassionate, and inspiring classmates creates a unique atmosphere of shared learning and growth. The rigorous program and the support of my classmates and mentors inspired me to pursue a PhD in Economics. Years after graduating, the most valuable gift that CEU offers is the expanding network of alumni friends with whom you really feel like close family."

Harshita Saxena | MS Fin 20 | Product Strategy Analyst, BlackRock, Hungary

January 13, 2021

The kind of opportunities CEU provided in terms of job placements right after graduation were far beyond what I could have hoped for.

Máté Szalkai-Szabó | MS Fin 20 | Quant Risk Manager, UNIQA, Hungary

October 22, 2020

I chose the MS in Finance at CEU because I was looking for a university that could provide a solid knowledge of both finance and data analytics.

Miklós Farkas | PhD Econ 17 | Lecturer in Finance, University of Bristol, UK

October 20, 2020
"The PhD in Economics fully prepared me for an academic career. Both students and faculty are exceptionally talented and strongly motivated by the inspiring academic envirionment that is unique to the region. CEU provides generous funding for attending international conferences, summer schools and visiting other universities. The Department also offers invaluable guidance to navigate the academic job market by simulating each and every stage of the recruitment process.